In Tehran, Iran, preparations are underway for a dayslong state funeral to honor the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away following a devastating war. The Islamic Republic has called upon citizens to rally in support of the government as millions are expected to participate in the procession beginning Saturday. This event mirrors the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, offering potential political benefits amid ongoing negotiations with the United States regarding a permanent end to the war and concerns that Israel may launch another attack. Notably, General Mohsen Rezaei, leader of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has made his first public appearance in months for the funeral ceremonies. Senior government officials, foreign dignitaries, and religious leaders will also be present at the event to demonstrate the strength of Iran's theocracy. Family members killed in an Israeli airstrike, including Khamenei's son-in-law, eldest daughter, 14-month-old granddaughter, and the wife of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, are among those being honored during the funeral. Iran has issued warnings to potential adversaries, particularly the United States and Israel, urging them to refrain from any aggressive actions against the country. The funeral procession will traverse various cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq, with significant disruptions anticipated in Tehran as streets, airspace, and daily life are temporarily shut down for mourning activities. Images of Khamenei's clenched fist have been prominently displayed across the city, symbolizing resistance against oppression and a call for vengeance. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late leader, made his first public address on state television, expressing his resolve to continue the policies established by his father's administration.